South Beach Muffins (~from http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com)

South Beach Muffins

Bowl One:
2 c. whole grain oats
2 ½ c. lowfat buttermilk
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 c. or one 6-oz bag of dried cranberries

Bowl Two:
2 ½ c. whole wheat flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/3 c. chopped walnuts
1 scant tsp. salt

Bowl Three:
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. sugar (or splenda, although I’ve never tried it)
4 tsp vanilla
2/3 c. canola oil

~Preheat oven to 375°. Add bowl one to bowl three and mix well. Add bowl two and mix just enough to moisten. DO NOT OVERMIX. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full and bake for 20 or so minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with defined moist crumbs on it. Makes 2 dozen.

BFO's "Big --- Oreos" (named by Eric's coworkers)

Oreo Cookies

1 Pkg. German chocolate cake mix
1 Pkg. devil food cake mix
1 ½ C. shortening
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

* Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Frosting:

2 Pkg. dream cheese
2 cubes butter
7 C. powdered sugar
touch of vanilla

Good Deals this Week

For sake of time and copying I will just refer to the sites I love to stalk

Walgreens see hip2save.com
I got a lot of awesome deals yippee

I didn't go to Riteaid but they have great deals also see hip2save.com

If I am feeling better tomorrow I will venture to Target. Here is my plan but to see the links refer to hip2save.com

Quaker Easy Express Oatmeal Cups $1.02
Use the $1/1 coupon from here
Final cost $0.02!

Buy 4 boxes of Nabisco Wheat Thins $2.79 each
Total = $11.16
Use 4 $1/1 coupons from here (coupon link on the lower left hand side of their Facebook Wall)And/or the $1/1 coupons from here (SmartSource coupon that will print immediately after clicking the link)
Plus, stack with the buy 3 get 1 FREE Nabisco Crackers Target store coupon from here
Final cost $1.09 per box!

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion 6.8 oz $4.79 (Price Cut until 5/29)
Use the $1.50/1 regional Target coupon from the 4/25 insert (or use the $1/1 Target coupon from here)
Plus, stack with the $2/1 coupon from the 5/23 RP
Final cost as low as $1.29!

Dove Conditioner $2.79
Use the new $1/1 coupon from here
Plus, stack with the $1/1 Target coupon from here
Final cost $0.79!

Dove Ultimate Go Fresh .5 oz Travel Size $0.97
Use the new $1/1 coupon from Red Plum (does NOT exclude travel size)
Final cost FREE! (a couple times)

Herbal Essence Travel Size Products (Gel, Shampoo or Conditioner) $0.97
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5/16 RP
Final cost FREE!

Boneless Pork Ribs - Family Fav

Pork Spare Ribs
(From Sherry Hyde, Eric's Mom)

2 Tbsp. Brown sugar
½ C. Ketchup
½ tsp. Mustard
4 tsp. Lemon juice
½ C. Water
Dash Worcestershire sauce
1/3 C. onions sauté’ in butter
**I always double this

* Brown in oil boneless pork spare ribs. Add ribs to the above mixture in crock pot. Cook on low for many hours--apx. 6-8. Serve over rice with the sauce. Hint better the next day

Walgreens Steal

Schick Hydro 3 or 5 Blade Razor System $7.99 = $5 RR. Use the $5/1 coupon from the 5/9 SS. Final Cost FREE + a $2 moneymaker!

Infusium 23 Leave-In Treatment 8-16 oz. $5.99. Use the $3/1 coupon from the May issue of All You Magazine or the new $3/1 coupon from the 5/9 SS. Plus, use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon from the May coupon booklet Final Cost $0.99!

Soft Scrub Cleansers on sale buy one get one FREEUse the buy one get one FREE coupon from here (login or register and click on Member Exclusive Offers link on the left)Final cost 2 Soft Scrub Cleansers for FREE!

NOTE: Some people are having trouble using B1G1 Free coupon to get two items free. There's another solution...Buy 2 Soft Scrubs-$4.49-Buy One Get One Free Sale. Use TWO $2/1 printables. Sign up, confirm your email, then click "Member Exclusive Offers" to print the coupons.Final cost-$0.25 each!

So I came out ahead, yipee. I paid a total $ 3.21 (split up between 2 transactions) I received a $5 register rewards so profit of $2 because I used a $3 register rewards to purchase the items also. LOVE THE SAVINGS! Eric and I are stocked up on shavers, deoderant, and body wash for a year I really won't buy anymore unless it is an incredible deal <25 cents. What a great feeling now if I could get flour and sugar....

Meat Lover's slow cooker spagetti sauce-yum yum (Submitted by Ashley Allrecipes.com)

Meat Lovers Slow Cooker Spagetti Sauce

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, chopped

(I also added 1 green pepper-chopped)
1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced
tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed
tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and Italian sausage until the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the sausage and onions to a slow cooker. In the same skillet, cook and stir the ground beef, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and marjoram, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the ground beef into the slow cooker.

2. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, thyme, basil, oregano, and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder. Set the cooker on Low, and cook the sauce for 8 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the sugar. Serve hot

Walgreens & RiteAid Plan

**The links don't work, please refer to http://www.utahdealdiva.com/
RiteAid

Aveeno, Lubriderm, Johnson’s and Neutrogena Hand & Body Lotion
$2 off with in-ad couponGet a $1 Single Check Rebate #1 when you purchase 1 select skin care product
(Get a $3 SCR when you purchase 2; Get a $5 SCR when you purchase 3)
Deal Scenario:Buy 1 Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Lotion 6 oz. $3.99 (based on on-line price)
Use the $2/1 Rite Aid in-ad couponUse the $2/1 coupon from the All You Magazine April 2010 issue or found here
Pay $0Get back a $1 Single Check RebateFinal Cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker

Infusium 23 Shampoo or Conditioner 16 oz. $3.99
Use the $3/1 coupon from the All You Magazine May 2010 issue or the new coupon from the 5/9 SS
Final Cost $0.99!

Tresemme Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers $3.29
Use the buy one get one free coupon from hereUse the $2/1 May Video Values
Tresemme coupon found here
Final Cost $0.65 each!


Walgreens

EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream 7 oz. $2.99 = $2.99 RRFinal Cost FREE!

Cottonelle Fresh Wipes 42 ct. $1.99
with in-ad couponUse the $0.50/1 coupon from the All You Magazine April 2010 issue
Final Cost $1.49!

Schick Hydro 3 or 5 Blade Razor System $7.99 = $5 RR
Use the $5/1 coupon from the 5/9 SSFinal Cost FREE + a $2 moneymaker!

Buy Schick Hydro Razor System AND Matching Cartridges 4 pk. = $3 RR
(in addition to the $5RR above)
Buy 1 Schick Hydro 3 Blade Razor System $7.99Buy 1 Schick Hydro 3 Cartridge (4 ct.) $8.49 (based on on-line price)
Use the $5/1 Coupon from the 5/9 SSPay $11.48Get back a $8 RR
Final Cost $3.48 for both!

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner 12.6 oz. or Styling Product 2/$7 = $2 RR
Buy 2 Pantene products 2/$7Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 5/2 PGPay $5 for both
Get back a $2 RR
Final Cost $1.50 each!

Veet Hair Removal $6.99
Use the $3/1 Walgreens coupon from the May Coupon Booklet
Plus, use the $3/1 coupon from here
Final cost $0.99!

Quick Dinner-Fiest Ravioli

Fiesta Ravioli (By Melanie at Sisterscafe.blogspot.com)

1 package (25oz) frozen beef ravioli
1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
1 jar (8oz) salsa
2 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (2oz) sliced black olives drained (optional)
sour cream and lettuce for garnish

Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet combine enchilada sauce and salsa. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Drain ravioli, add to sauce and gently stir to coat. Top with cheese (and olives, if desired). Cover and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Bring to the table and enjoy with lettuce and sour cream. Apporx. 6 servings

Biggest Most Rewarding FIND!!

My sisters sister in law posted on her blog that TARGET was offering free glasses to kids 5-12. This is for real. First thing this morning we woke up, called the Orem Target and ran Neicell over. The glasses will be ready in 2 weeks and we didn't pay a dime. You have to choose between 6 styles but heck we don't care our kid is continually loosing them and dropping them.

Thanks Allyssa http://www.crave2save.blogspot.com/

Smith's Cereal Deal

Step One:Purchase 4 boxes Wheaties Fuel cereal, $1.99 each
Subtotal: $7.96
Use two $1/1 coupons frome
Use two .75/1 coupons from 5/2 SS
Load .75/1 Smith's e-coupon on your Smith's Fresh Values card {will only be taken off once!}
Load .75/1 Shortcuts coupon on your Smith's Fresh Values card {will only be taken off once!}
Pay $2.96 OOP
Receive a $4 catalina back!

Step Two:Purchase 4 Nabisco 100-calorie packs, $2.50 each
Subtotal: $10
Use two BOGO coupons {subtract $5}
Use the $4 catalina from above!!
Pay $1 OOP
Receive a $3 catalina, valid on your next purchase

Step Three:Purchase any 4 boxes Kellogg's cereal, $1.97 each
Subtotal: $7.88
Use two $1.00/2 coupons
Use $3 catalina from above!!
Pay $2.88 OOP
Receive a $3 catalina back

**In the end, you will have 4 boxes of Kellogg's cereal
4 boxes of Wheaties Fuel
and 4 Nabisco 100-Calorie packs...
all which cost you $6.84 {plus tax} out-of-pocket,
PLUS- you still have a $3 catalina to use,
making that final total only$3.84,
or about .32 each item!

To get the links for coupons you can print off the internet please refer to utahdealdiva.com. This is one website I check everyday and most of the time a couple times a day. She is always posting fantastic deals.

Walgreens

Nivea body wash 3$ off coupon on mens and 4$ off coupon on womens

Deoderant 2/5$ .99 off coupon and 2 $ off coupon

fingernail polish-no coupon but on sale!

Box of candy for my nephew

Total-$ 6.52 Receiced $5 register rewards so

GRAND TOTAL=$1.52

***If you want to see exactly which coupons and such refer to my favorite money making blogs

Walgreens

Walgreens

Nivea 3$ coupon on mens body wash 4$ coupon on womens body wash

Deodarant 2/5 with 99 coupon and 2$ coupon

Toothbrushes 99 cents had 1$ off coupon

Used $4 register rewards I had from previous shopping

Total= $5.70 received a 5$ register rewards which makes GRAND TOTAL=$ .70

Winco BABY

Winco

Look closely at all the stuff I got for just $32.97. I can't believe the deals, I had a couple coupons but they only saved me $3 or so. Winco sent out an add with coupons in it. I used the coupons on my first transaction but when I went back with my sister I didn't need it they were honoring the coupon prices for everyone. Their sales go till the 9th so don't miss out. PS I did this same transaction twice I went back over with my sister. Can't beat these prices!!!

Walgreens Transaction #2

Walgreens--Total cost with coupons $1.17. Used 8 dollars in register rewards and coupons. Received 1 register rewards for $2.

Walgreens Transaction #1

Walgreens-To spare you all the details you can refer to Crave to Save blog for the coupon specifics

Total purchase cost $ 5.52; minus 2-$2 register rewards cost me $1.52. I used coupons for all the items minus the M&M's. Refer to above blog for specific coupons

Lasgna (sisterscafe.blogspot.com)

I doubled this recipe and placed in 4 8X8 pans and froze 3

Half of a 1-lb package lasagna noodles
1 to 1 ½ lbs ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 6-oz cans tomato paste
2 tsp sugar
2 ½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp pepper
1 15-oz container ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 Tb parsley flakes
4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ c. grated parmesan cheese


**Prepare lasagna noodles, drain. Cook ground beef and onion. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, 2 teaspoons of the basil and pepper. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. In a small bowl blend ricotta, egg, parsley, and ½ teaspoon salt. In a second bowl combine the mozzarella and the parmesan cheese.
Put a layer of noodles in a 9x13 pan, a layer of meat sauce, a layer of ricotta mixture and a layer of the mozz/parmesan cheese then repeat all the layers. Cover with foil. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake 20 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Ham and Noodle Casserole (Taste of Home submitted by Kelli F.)

Ingredients
6 cups water
4 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole.
Bring water to a full rolling boil in a pot.. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and let stand until the noodles are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Stir the noodles, onion, sour cream, chicken soup, ham, and Swiss cheese together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the prepared casserole. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the bread crumbs have browned, about 40 minutes.

Ham Stew (Taste of Home submitted by Judy Hall)

Ingredients
4 medium red potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, sliced
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups water
2 small onion, chopped
2 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Black bean tortilla casserole (Taste of Home submitted by Sue Briski)

2 lg onions
1-1/2 C chopped green peppers
1 can (14-1/2 oz.)diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 C picante sauce
2 garlic cloves (I didn't use I just dashed with garlic salt)
2 tsp. round cumin
2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 corn torillas (6 inches)
2 C (8oz) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Toppings:
1-1/2 C shredded lettuce
1 C chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 C sliced ripe olives

**In a large saucepan, combine the onions, peppers, tomatoes, picanted sauce, garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir in beans. Spread a third of the mixture in a 13 X 9 dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four torillas and 2/3 C cheese. Repeat layers; top with remaining beans. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 mintues or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve with toppings. Also yummy with avocado.